Migas taierii
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| Migas taierii | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Mygalomorphae |
| Family: | Migidae |
| Genus: | Migas |
| Species: | M. taierii |
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| Migas taierii Todd, 1945 | |
Migas taierii is a species of mygalomorph spider endemic to New Zealand.[1]
This species was described in 1945 by arachnologist Valerie Todd from male and female specimens collected in Otago.[2] It was redescribed in 1968 by arachnologist Cecil Wilton. The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.[1]
Description
The female is recorded at 17.7 mm in length. The carapace and legs are pale orange brown. The abdomen is pale brownish grey with some purplish grey dorsally. The male is recorded at 9.2 mm in length. The colours are similar to that of the female. Like other Migas, it is difficult to identify without examining minute anatomical features such as the female reproductive system [1]
Distribution and habitat
This species is only known from Taieri Mouth in Otago, New Zealand.[1] They live in sandy banks in burrows above the high tide.[2]